How much mechanical energy dissipates in the collision

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Problem: On a highly polished, essentially frictionless lunch counter, a 0.450kg submarine sandwich moving 3.10m/s to the left collides with a 0.230kg grilled cheese sandwich moving 1.05m/s to the right.

Part A: How much mechanical energy dissipates in the collision?

I need help to find how much mechanical energy dissipates in the collision.

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